Born Romantic
Written and directed by David Kane. Stars Paddy Considine, Adrian Lester, John Thomson, Catherine McCormack, Kenneth Cranham, Craig Ferguson, and Ian Hart.In Brief: Three single men pursue beautiful women, with the help of chance encounters and taxi drivers.
Glitter
Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall from a story by Cheryl West and screenplay by Kate Lanier. Stars Mariah Carey, Max Beesley, Shawntae Harris, Tia Texada, Ann Magnuson, Terrence Howard, and Dorian Harewood.In Brief: Mariah Carey makes her feature film debut in this romantic story about a young singer (played by - you guessed it - Mariah Carey) who overcomes obstacles on her way to superstardom. Video Release: January 15, 2002
Hardball
Directed by Brian Robbins and written by Daniel Coyle and John Gatins. Stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, John Hawkes, D.B. Sweeney, Mike McGlone, Sterling Elijah Brim, Bryan Hearne, Michael B. Jordan, and Kristopher Lofton.In Brief: Keanu Reeves stars as Colin O'Neill, a guy who likes to bet on sporting events, but who usually ends up losing. His friend will bail him out, but only if he promises to coach a youth baseball team. Life changes for Colin as he finds himself growing attached to the team, and the team's pretty teacher (Diane Lane).
Hearts in Atlantis
Directed by Scott Hicks, screenplay by William Goldman from a story by Stephen King. Stars Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin, Hope Davis, Mika Boorem, David Morse, and Will Rothhaar.In Brief: Bobby (Yelchin) forms an attachment with the mysterious Mr. Brautigan (Hopkins) who moves in upstairs. Mr. Brautigan can see things others can't and Bobby, his buddy Sully (Rothhaar), and his girlfriend Carol (Boorem), find out that life and love are more interesting because of Mr. Brautigan.
Kill Me Later
Directed by Dana Lustig, written by Annette Goliti Gutierrez. Stars Selma Blair, Max Beesley, Brandan Fehr, Lochlyn Munroe, D.W. Moffett, and O'Neil Compton.In Brief: A depressed woman wants to end it all but is interrupted by a bank robber who takes her hostage, foiling her suicide attempt. She goes along with him, as long as he promises to kill her later. Video Release: December 26, 2001
The Musketeer
Directed by Peter Hyams, adapted from the Alexander Dumas novel by Gene Quintano. Stars Justin Chambers, Mena Suvari, Catherine Deneuve, Nick Moran, David Schofield, Bill Treacher, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Stephen Rea, Tim Roth, Steven Speirs, and Jan Gregor Kemp.In Brief: This version follows D'Artagnan's (Chambers) search for Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and for the man who killed his parents. He finds an unlikely ally, and love interest, in the form of Francesca (Suvari), a chambermaid and a close friend of the Queen.
Rock Star
Directed by Stephen Herek, written by John Stockwell and Callie Khouri. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Timothy Olyphant, Jason Flemyng, Timothy Spall, Rachel Hunter, and Dominic West.In Brief: The story of a musician (Wahlberg) who plays in a cover band and gets asked to join the real thing. The film focuses on the changes in his life, his relationship with his family, and his girlfriend (Aniston).
Two Can Play That Game
Written and directed by Mark Brown. Stars Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Anthony Anderson, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tamala Jones, Mo'Nique, and Gabrielle Union.In Brief: Shante (Fox) is so good at handling men and relationships that all her friends come to her for advise. But then Shante's boyfriend is caught two-timing her and Shante has to work at getting him back (with her pride intact). Video Release: December 26, 2001
Return to Main Upcoming Releases Page
Previous Articles
